Podcasts about lilada gee

Dr. Alex Gee and his sister commiserate on some things lately that make them wonder what is going on - things that make them say "Hmmm..." You won't want to miss this honest conversation full of some real talk that explores some serious issues in their lives right now. These two leaders let you in some topics that make them a bit annoyed. And you also know that they have a little fun too! Rev. Lilada Gee is a dynamic voice on behalf of Black girls and women throughout the African Diaspora who carry the heavy burden of generations of sexual trauma, as well as their own—Lilada Gee has committed her life to the defending of Black girlhood and the healing of Black women. She is the host of the Defending Black Girlhood podcast. Listen to Lilada's Podcast Visit Lilada's Website: Lilada.org Lilada's Art

Today, the tables are turned as City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin is a guest on Rev. Dr. Alex Gee's podcast Black Like Me. In this excerpt of the show, Bianca digs into her experiences as a Black journalist and Rev. Lilada Gee also joins the conversation to discuss the often minimized roles of Black women in society and culture.  Listen to the full Black Like Me episode here.

Dr. Gee hosts a special episode recorded live with an audience and a young jazz group in summer 2024 at Cafe Coda in Madison, WI. The night was a celebration of the 10th season of Black Like Me and Dr. Gee brought together Black podcast hosts to talk about their unique position.  Bianca Martin hosts the City Cast Madison podcast. She is skilled in audio journalism and multi platform storytelling. Bianca has produced a wide range of radio and podcast programs, including for National Geographic, NPR, and Chicago Public Media. You can hear Bianca every weekday on the City Cast Madison podcast at madison.citycast.fm Rev. Lilada Gee is a dynamic voice on behalf of Black girls and women throughout the African Diaspora who carry the heavy burden of generations of sexual trauma, as well as their own—Lilada Gee has committed her life to the defending of Black girlhood and the healing of Black women. She is the host of the Defending Black Girlhood podcast. Their conversation covers the specifically Black space that podcasting facilitates compared to other traditional media systems. In light of the current cultural and political environment they discuss the role that Black women play in the recent elections and culture in general. alexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blacklikeme Join the Black Like Me Listener Community Facebook Group

Here's your local news for Wednesday, July 24, 2024:We ask Madisonians what they think about Biden's history-making announcement on Sunday,Find out why a local artist is declaring "I'm with her,"Honor the memory of two local activists,Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1962,And much more.

What was it like to try to create systemic change after the release of Dr. Gee's Justified Anger article? Hear how the article was encroaching on white people's territory with pushback to maintain the system from guests Rev. Lilada Gee and Harry Hawkins.  Mr. Hawkins provides perspective on the release of the Justified Anger article from someone who had just moved to Madison and was seeing the environment with fresh eyes. They also discuss how language matters in race relations because it frames the issues and who has the power. Dr. Gee breaks down why he got labeled a “Black” leader and not just a community or civic leader.  Read Justified Anger's Our Madison Plan The Center for Black Excellence and Culture alexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blacklikeme

On this special episode, Dr. Alex Gee and his sister Lilada Gee reflect on the passing of their mother, Ms. Verline Gee. They celebrate her memory with stories and insights from her life. For decades, Ms. Verline created a profound impact in the Madison community as a mentor to young leaders, social worker, poet, published author, family therapist, faith community leader, and, above all, a cherished mother and grandmother. Through their mother's experiences, Dr. Gee and Rev. Lilada are able to explore historical and racial conditions in the period of her life. They reflect on the strength of her character and the lessons they learned, as well as her great intellectual sense of humor. Don't miss the heartfelt and honest conversation around the life of a powerful Black community mother. Learn more about Ms. Verline Gee's story Dr. Gee and Rev. Lilada invite you to make a donation to The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, allowing us to share Verline Gee's incredible story and continue her legacy of community building through a senior space and senior programming dedicated in her honor: https://givebutter.com/xieAH6 alexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blacklikeme

Africa Fest is tomorrow! Plus, the UW South Madison Partnership community gathering space is a brighter, more welcoming place today thanks to murals by Lilada Gee, completed yesterday. 

Beloved Madison artist Lilada Gee was verbally assaulted and physically intimidated by an Overture Center employee while she was working on a mural at the adjacent Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Madison365 editor in chief Dave Dahmer joins the podcast today to talk through this disturbing story.

Friday is MMoCA's Gallery Night where local artists showcase their work in 60 venues across the city. One of those artists will be Lilada Gee. Plus - Wisconsin is once again losing control of COVID, but a sharp increase in vaccinations provides some hope.

Is there something you wish your Mama told you? In our final throwback episode from her days at WORT 89.9 FM, Lilada Gee asks: What is some of the best advice your mama ever gave you?, What should Black mamas teach their Black daughters?, and more! For more information about Lilada Gee and her work, visit Lilada.org and subscribe to her mailing list! Featuring special guests Alexandra Gee-Lewis, Lenora Rodin, and Jillian Stacey.

Is there something you wish your Mama told you? In our final throwback episode from her days at WORT 89.9 FM, Lilada Gee asks: What is some of the best advice your mama ever gave you?, What should Black mamas teach their Black daughters?, and more! For more information about Lilada Gee and her work, visit Lilada.org and subscribe to her mailing list! Featuring special guests Alexandra Gee-Lewis, Lenora Rodin, and Jillian Stacey.

In our next "throwback" episode, Lilada takes a look at her top ten heroines of the Civil Rights movements in honor of Black History Month. Featuring long-time Madison resident and activist, Brandi Grayson. Brandi is the co-founder of Young, Gifted and Black and founder of Urban Triage in Madison, WI.  Originally recorded with WORT in Madison, WI February 2017.  For more information about Lilada Gee and her work, visit Lilada.org and subscribe to her mailing list! 

In our next "throwback" episode, Lilada takes a look at her top ten heroines of the Civil Rights movements in honor of Black History Month. Featuring long-time Madison resident and activist, Brandi Grayson. Brandi is the co-founder of Young, Gifted and Black and founder of Urban Triage in Madison, WI.  Originally recorded with WORT in Madison, WI February 2017.  For more information about Lilada Gee and her work, visit Lilada.org and subscribe to her mailing list! 

As we prep for Season 3, we thought it important to not only remember where we started, but how this continues to be relevant today. In "Ground Zero," Lilada Gee passionately advocates for the importance of healing ourselves and how, when we heal the Black girl inside of us, we can better defend Black girlhood to come.  In honor of Black Woman Heal Day - April 1st - what can we do today and beyond to heal and honor ourselves? How can we advocate for our stories? What can we do to defend Black girlhood?  Visit Lilada.org to subscribe to our mailing list and stay up-to-date on current conversations surrounding Lilada's work and DBG.  We'd love your support! Visit patreon.com/Lilada to learn more! 

As we prep for Season 3, we thought it important to not only remember where we started, but how this continues to be relevant today. In "Ground Zero," Lilada Gee passionately advocates for the importance of healing ourselves and how, when we heal the Black girl inside of us, we can better defend Black girlhood to come.  In honor of Black Woman Heal Day - April 1st - what can we do today and beyond to heal and honor ourselves? How can we advocate for our stories? What can we do to defend Black girlhood?  Visit Lilada.org to subscribe to our mailing list and stay up-to-date on current conversations surrounding Lilada's work and DBG.  We'd love your support! Visit patreon.com/Lilada to learn more! 

Black Woman Heal Day (April 1st) was founded by Lilada Gee with a mission to increase prevention, awareness, and healing efforts of sexual abuse throughout the African Diaspora. This throwback episode begins with Lilada's testimony in surviving childhood sexual abuse and why she started Black Woman Heal Day. Featuring Dr. Alice Belcher, Commissioner for the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and a member of the Milwaukee Domestic Violence Homicide Review Commission. Subscribe to Lilada.org, for up-to-date information on Defending Black Girlhood.

Black Woman Heal Day (April 1st) was founded by Lilada Gee with a mission to increase prevention, awareness, and healing efforts of sexual abuse throughout the African Diaspora. This throwback episode begins with Lilada's testimony in surviving childhood sexual abuse and why she started Black Woman Heal Day. Featuring Dr. Alice Belcher, Commissioner for the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and a member of the Milwaukee Domestic Violence Homicide Review Commission. Subscribe to Lilada.org, for up-to-date information on Defending Black Girlhood.

We're not quite back yet, but as we continue to build Season 3, tune into this oldie, but goodie! In this special segment from Lilada Gee's tenure on WORT's  89.9FM "A Public Affair" (2019), she is joined by Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee. Tune in as they discuss the history of Civil Rights in the Black church. Dr. Gee is the Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church, founder and Executive Director of The Nehemiah Center of Urban Leadership and Justified Anger, as well as a self-proclaimed angry Black man. Learn more about Lilada Gee and subscribe to our mailing list at Lilada.org! We'd love your support! Check out patreon.com/Lilada  

We're not quite back yet, but as we continue to build Season 3, tune into this oldie, but goodie! In this special segment from Lilada Gee's tenure on WORT's  89.9FM "A Public Affair" (2019), she is joined by Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee. Tune in as they discuss the history of Civil Rights in the Black church. Dr. Gee is the Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church, founder and Executive Director of The Nehemiah Center of Urban Leadership and Justified Anger, as well as a self-proclaimed angry Black man. Learn more about Lilada Gee and subscribe to our mailing list at Lilada.org! We'd love your support! Check out patreon.com/Lilada  

In part two, Lilada Gee questions the status quo of what it means to function in a relationship - How are we killing ourselves in a "ride-or-die" dynamic? How does historical trauma creep into our relationships? How can we love again after our hurt? - and more. Featuring the powerful testimonies of Paquita Purnell and Adanze Okoronta and professional insight from guest Monique Minkens - Director of Coalition Programs @ End Abuse Wisconsin). Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Subscribe to our newsletter! - Lilada.org Support our work by becoming a patreon! - Patreon.com/Lilada IG: @LiladaGee

In part two, Lilada Gee questions the status quo of what it means to function in a relationship - How are we killing ourselves in a "ride-or-die" dynamic? How does historical trauma creep into our relationships? How can we love again after our hurt? - and more. Featuring the powerful testimonies of Paquita Purnell and Adanze Okoronta and professional insight from guest Monique Minkens - Director of Coalition Programs @ End Abuse Wisconsin). Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Subscribe to our newsletter! - Lilada.org Support our work by becoming a patreon! - Patreon.com/Lilada IG: @LiladaGee

As we move into part 3 of our "life coach" series with our Creative Director, Cassy Marzette, we are reminded that our mission to defend Black girls often means that we need to defend the little Black girl inside of us - that little girl who has somehow not healed, been traumatized, neglected, etc. and stop us in our adulthood from moving forward. As our host, Lilada Gee, remarks, "Just because things have happened, they are not your truth." Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter  We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram:  @LiladaGee@DefendingBlackGirlhood @cassy.marzette Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood

As we move into part 3 of our "life coach" series with our Creative Director, Cassy Marzette, we are reminded that our mission to defend Black girls often means that we need to defend the little Black girl inside of us - that little girl who has somehow not healed, been traumatized, neglected, etc. and stop us in our adulthood from moving forward. As our host, Lilada Gee, remarks, "Just because things have happened, they are not your truth." Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter  We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram:  @LiladaGee@DefendingBlackGirlhood @cassy.marzette Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood

Rev. Lilada Gee. November 29, 2020. 

Join in on this week's conversation with Lilada Gee and her good friend, Antonette Crosby, as they discuss the host's work in male prisons, their theory of male energy, and many other topics. They will argue, they will banter, but mostly, they will laugh - can you tell that they forget the mics are even on? Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter  We would love your support: Patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee@DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood

Join in on this week's conversation with Lilada Gee and her good friend, Antonette Crosby, as they discuss the host's work in male prisons, their theory of male energy, and many other topics. They will argue, they will banter, but mostly, they will laugh - can you tell that they forget the mics are even on? Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter  We would love your support: Patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee@DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood

Who could have imagined that an interview from 4 years ago would still be so timely? In this holiday special, host Lilada Gee reintroduces an oldie, but a goodie as she and her guests speak on family drama, trauma, and the difficulties of family dynamics. Featuring guests Cassandra Marzette (then her assistant), Myra McNair - owner and founder of Anesis Family Therapy in Madison, WI, and friend, Laurie Burgos.  To learn more about Myra Renee McNair and her work, visit http://anesistherapycenter.com/. Website: Lilada.org We would love your support: Patreon.com/Lilada 

Who could have imagined that an interview from 4 years ago would still be so timely? In this holiday special, host Lilada Gee reintroduces an oldie, but a goodie as she and her guests speak on family drama, trauma, and the difficulties of family dynamics. Featuring guests Cassandra Marzette (then her assistant), Myra McNair - owner and founder of Anesis Family Therapy in Madison, WI, and friend, Laurie Burgos.  To learn more about Myra Renee McNair and her work, visit http://anesistherapycenter.com/. Website: Lilada.org We would love your support: Patreon.com/Lilada 

Lilada Gee's artwork is (probably) the first by a Black woman to adorn a commercial beer can, Nasra Wehelie joins the Madison Common Council and UW's faculty is only three percent Black. Plus, do the COVID numbers show some glimmers of hope?

We’re back and - true to our mission - ready to defend Black girlhood throughout Season 2! As we start this journey off, Lilada Gee is joined with her dynamic duo - Alexandra and Cassandra - in this raw and hilariously honest conversation about not only the importance of healing but the struggle of healing, too! Original music by Zachary Moncrieff “Trippin” - Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Website: Lilada.org We would love your support: Patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram:  @LiladaGee@AlexandraGeeLewis @Cassy.Marzette

We're back and - true to our mission - ready to defend Black girlhood throughout Season 2! As we start this journey off, Lilada Gee is joined with her dynamic duo - Alexandra and Cassandra - in this raw and hilariously honest conversation about not only the importance of healing but the struggle of healing, too! Original music by Zachary Moncrieff “Trippin” - Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Website: Lilada.org We would love your support: Patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram:  @LiladaGee@AlexandraGeeLewis @Cassy.Marzette

As we wrap up part three, Lilada Gee talks with her team - producer, Alexandra, and creative director, Cassandra - in an effort to answer the question, "Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?" Join us as we reflect upon the conversations with Anthony and Catina McAlister, challenge the perceptions of physical discipline, and reflect upon the importance of how Black women healing is imperative in our efforts to defend Black girlhood.  Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter  We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood Music by Zachary Moncrieff 

As we wrap up part three, Lilada Gee talks with her team - producer, Alexandra, and creative director, Cassandra - in an effort to answer the question, "Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?" Join us as we reflect upon the conversations with Anthony and Catina McAlister, challenge the perceptions of physical discipline, and reflect upon the importance of how Black women healing is imperative in our efforts to defend Black girlhood.  Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter  We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood Music by Zachary Moncrieff 

Rev. Lilada Gee. Outdoor Service. July 5, 2020. 

While we continue seeking answers to the question, "Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?," we come into part two with host, Lilada Gee, as she speaks with Marie's former classmate, Catina McAlister. As she processes her experience with Marie Hill and her children during their time in an adult education course, we explore ways the community can be more attuned to signs before tragedy strikes and what to do about it. Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter  We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood Music by Zachary Moncrieff

While we continue seeking answers to the question, "Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?," we come into part two with host, Lilada Gee, as she speaks with Marie's former classmate, Catina McAlister. As she processes her experience with Marie Hill and her children during their time in an adult education course, we explore ways the community can be more attuned to signs before tragedy strikes and what to do about it. Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter  We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood Music by Zachary Moncrieff

In this three-part exploration of "Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?", we focus on the ways the Black community missed some key aspects of Erika Hill's abuse. Part 1 features a short conversation with Anthony McAlister and his experience with the Hill family as he cared for them in a local daycare and Lilada Gee details how to recognize the signs of physical & emotional abuse.  "Duty to Report Child Abuse" audio used according to Fair Use Doctrine for educational purposes  "Erika's Theme (version 1)" by Zachary Moncrieff

In this three-part exploration of "Could the Black Community Have Saved Erika?", we focus on the ways the Black community missed some key aspects of Erika Hill's abuse. Part 1 features a short conversation with Anthony McAlister and his experience with the Hill family as he cared for them in a local daycare and Lilada Gee details how to recognize the signs of physical & emotional abuse.  "Duty to Report Child Abuse" audio used according to Fair Use Doctrine for educational purposes  "Erika's Theme (version 1)" by Zachary Moncrieff

Rev. Lilada Gee. 2 Samuel 13 Outdoor Service. August 2nd, 2020.

Join host, Lilada Gee, and creative director, Cassandra Marzette, in this "Beyond the Conversation" with Minister Wanda Smith as we discuss church, abuse, white supremacy, and opportunities for action. Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood    

Join host, Lilada Gee, and creative director, Cassandra Marzette, in this "Beyond the Conversation" with Minister Wanda Smith as we discuss church, abuse, white supremacy, and opportunities for action. Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood    

This week, host Lilada Gee is joined in conversation with her daughter and producer, Alexandra, and creative director, Cassandra (not to mention a 3-year aged bottle of rum). If the "f-bomb" offends you, brace yourselves and your ears, for a raw and honest conversation during this impromptu girl chat about the current frustrations and circumstances in America. Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood @cassy.marzette @alexandrageelewis Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood

This week, host Lilada Gee is joined in conversation with her daughter and producer, Alexandra, and creative director, Cassandra (not to mention a 3-year aged bottle of rum). If the "f-bomb" offends you, brace yourselves and your ears, for a raw and honest conversation during this impromptu girl chat about the current frustrations and circumstances in America. Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood @cassy.marzette @alexandrageelewis Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood

As we piece together the puzzle that was Erika Hill's life, we find out that more may have been known about her terrible circumstances than originally thought.  Joining us for this week's conversation is Laurel Ravelo, Wright Middle School's counselor, who was a part of a team effort to uncover Erika's secret. In this episode, the host, Lilada Gee, asks challenging questions about why Erika may have been an afterthought to the world around her and the personal cost Erika took to expose her truth. Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood “Tragedy” - Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Original music by Zachary Moncrieff

As we piece together the puzzle that was Erika Hill’s life, we find out that more may have been known about her terrible circumstances than originally thought.  Joining us for this week’s conversation is Laurel Ravelo, Wright Middle School’s counselor, who was a part of a team effort to uncover Erika’s secret. In this episode, the host, Lilada Gee, asks challenging questions about why Erika may have been an afterthought to the world around her and the personal cost Erika took to expose her truth. Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood “Tragedy” - Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Original music by Zachary Moncrieff

Seriously unapologetic about her fierce defense of Black girls, host Lilada Gee, shares a bit of her fun side in this conversation with her in studio Defending Black Girlhood dream team that has helped to make this vision a reality—producer, Alexandra, and creative director, Cassandra. After listening to this conversation you will definitely be convinced that she and her team are  100% committed to Black girls!   Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @AlexandraGeeLewis @Cassy.Marzette @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood

Seriously unapologetic about her fierce defense of Black girls, host Lilada Gee, shares a bit of her fun side in this conversation with her in studio Defending Black Girlhood dream team that has helped to make this vision a reality—producer, Alexandra, and creative director, Cassandra. After listening to this conversation you will definitely be convinced that she and her team are  100% committed to Black girls!   Website: Lilada.org — subscribe to our newsletter We would love your support: patreon.com/Lilada  Instagram: @LiladaGee @AlexandraGeeLewis @Cassy.Marzette @DefendingBlackGirlhood Facebook: @DefendingBlackGirlhood

Dr. Alex Gee hosts the return of his sister, Rev. Lilada Gee, to announce her new podcast, Defending Black Girlhood. Check our her show now!   Defending Black Girlhood Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify lilada.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liladagee/ Instagram: @liladasart Society 6   Red Bubble : Black Girl Joy   Black Like Me Episode: S3 Ep. 57: White Women’s Tears and “White Fragility”: An Interview With NY Times Best Selling Author and Anti-Racism Scholar Dr. Robin DiAngelo

Raw and moving, this inaugural Ground Zero episode encapsulates the foundation of the life's work of host, Lilada Gee, and the root mission of the podcast. She begins by reading a reflection about healing and then is swept up by an impromptu sharing that rose from her soul…Black women must heal, if we have any hope of defending Black girlhood, because if we don't… We're releasing "Ground Zero" in support of "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" - be sure to share and subscribe before our official launch on April 26th, 2020! Website: Lilada.org We would love your support: Patreon.com/Lilada Instagram: @LiladaGee

Raw and moving, this inaugural Ground Zero episode encapsulates the foundation of the life’s work of host, Lilada Gee, and the root mission of the podcast. She begins by reading a reflection about healing and then is swept up by an impromptu sharing that rose from her soul…Black women must heal, if we have any hope of defending Black girlhood, because if we don’t… We're releasing "Ground Zero" in support of "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" - be sure to share and subscribe before our official launch on April 26th, 2020! Website: Lilada.org We would love your support: Patreon.com/Lilada Instagram: @LiladaGee

Dr. Alex Gee hosts a roundtable of Thanksgiving conversation with his friends and family, Lilada Gee, Harry Hawkins, and Jim Bower. This feast of a discussion covers cultural and family traditions that bring unique flavors to the holiday. Listen in for one of the most fun Black Like Me episodes. alexgee.com patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee has a boldly honest conversation with his sister Lilada Gee about their experiences in Ghana for the Year of Return trip. Lilada brings a female perspective to their journey to Africa and reflecting on the 400 years since the beginning of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. You won't hear the authenticity of this kind of discussion anywhere else. Lilada Gee's Artwork: society6.com/Lilada Read more about the Ghana trip at alexgee.com Support the show at patreon.com/blacklikeme

Dr. Alex Gee explores his journey into a discovery of his family's past that held unknown secrets in this special series. You won't want to miss this exciting and insightful telling of Dr. Gee's personal family history and the historical repercussions for America. Dr. Gee's sister, Lilada Gee, joins him for an in-depth discussion about the state of American race relations in light of their family discoveries. Find out more by visiting and subscribing at alexgee.com

Dr. Alex Gee shares some of his favorite moments from the Black Like Me podcast over the last year and reflects on the kind of impact the show has had. This is a great place to jump into the show and get a preview of what you have been missing. Hear highlights from important topics in our country and community like Mass Incarceration with Jerome Dillard, the Starbucks race incident with Lilada Gee, interracial parenting with Scott Jackson, and racially charged policing with Officer Corey Saffold. Also, Dr. Gee updates the story on Shelia Stubbs with the national attention she received after her encounter with police while canvassing for her election. There is also some fun on this episode as Dr. Gee talks with the Vegan soul food chef, Tamearra Dyson about her great restaurant, Souley Vegan. Of course there is a discussion about what "Frick'n A" means! Chris Cuomo Prime Time CNN  Clip

Do you know about Black Woman Heal Day? Listen in to this episode to learn all about how to help Black Women Heal on April 1st with special guest and founder of Black Woman Heal; Lilada Gee. Listen in, comment, share, subscribe!